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Pearl-diving contest to promote Gulf heritage

Hamad Mohamed al-Tamimi: a unique traditional event
The general manager of the Qatar Marine Festival Organising Committee (QMFOC), Hamad Mohamed al-Tamimi, has expressed his confidence in the success of the upcoming GCC Traditional Pearl Diving Competition, announcing that the first year’s edition of the competition is offering an unprecedented prize money for an event aimed at promoting Gulf heritage.

Color is one of the factors that you have to consider when buying a pearl necklace. White is the most common and in demand color. It’s classic and it’s also simple yet very elegant looking which makes it popular among women all over the world. Moving on, another factor that you also have to consider is the type of the pearl. There are different types namely Freshwater, Akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian. Each type of pearl has its unique characteristic that sets it apart from other types. Let’s take for example freshwater pearls. They are the cheapest among all the pearl types because they are cultured in freshwater tanks.

Akoya on the other hand is cultured in saltwater in Japan and is also on the affordable side. South Sea are deemed to be a valuable type because of its quality but nothing could be more expensive and more valuable than a Tahitian pearl. Tahitian pearls are rare and possess a unique color and luster which makes it a very valuable gem. Apart from the color and the type, you also have to consider the size of the pearl. Pearl necklaces come in various sizes and lengths so choose according to what suits your taste and preference.